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Should Anonymous Sperm Donation Be Banned?

Is anyone not thinking about sperm donation right now, given the ubiquitous billboards for the movie THE SWITCH featuring Jason Bateman sniffing a cup of jizz? Anonymous sperm donation is now banned in Britain and several other European countries, and some people are pushing for the same to happen here in the U.S. Proponents of […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Save a Piece of the Sex Pie for Yourself

photo by smulligannn I reckon that as well as part of the sexuality pie we share with our partners, we all still have slices that belong to us as an individual. Perhaps if you feel his personal slice is way outweighing the slice you’re sharing as a couple, just have a good old wank yourself! […]

What's Up Doc?
Dear Dr. Kate, Is It Female Ejaculation or Pee?

photo by stevendepolo Dr. Kate is an OB/GYN at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City and she answers your medical questions here once a week. To ask her your own question, click here. Dear Dr. Kate, I have just recently started dating someone who ejaculates each time she has an orgasm. […]

Toys
Lelo's Siriously Powerful New Toy, the Siri

Lelo’s new vibe, Siri A few weeks ago we mentioned that one of our favorite conscientious toy manufacturers, Lelo, came out with a new line of sophisticated sensual accessories. Well, we can’t keep up with them, because they’ve got another new product out, the Siri — and it’s got a lot going for it. THE […]

News
Sex and Gender in the Australia Federal Election

photo by Rob Inh00d We heard from a reader in Australia this week who wanted to alert us to all the sex- and gender-related craziness that is going on in the federal election Down Under. Because we, ahem, don’t have a reporting staff based over there, we thought we’d just share Courtney’s letter with you. […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys – What Are Men Insecure About Appearance-Wise?

photo by Ecnerwal Advice from three of our guy friends. This week a straight woman asks, “What part of their physical appearance are guys most likely to be insecure about?“ Straight Single Guy (Max): Obviously, you would expect most men to be worried about their penis, because let’s face it, it’s an ugly thing. We […]

Pop Culture
The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex

We’ve been a fan of Kristen Schaal’s since she played super-fan Mel on the awesomely genius show Flight of the Conchords. (If you’ve never seen it, stop reading this post immediately and add it to your Netflix queue. But come back!) She’s now a correspondent on The Daily Show, where her boyfriend Rich Blomquist is […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation – I Almost Cheated on My Boyf with My Manager

Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. This week, a reader asks Lauri: Just for some context: this was just after a fight where my boyfriend wanted to take a break, and I definitely didn’t. I’m […]

Websites
Blog Snog – 10 Annoying Wedding Trends That Need to Go

photo by clever cupcakes LemonDrop: I now pronounce you annoying — wedding trends that need to go. EdenFantasys’ Sexis: Ladies aren’t the only ones overwhelmed by pubic topiary. TheFrisky: Debriefing with the ex about what went wrong. TresSugar: Should there be warnings on airbrushed images? YourTango: One way to get a man: stop being so […]

Websites
Virgin Dating Site Leaves Us Speechless… Almost

Browsing the dating site YouandMeArePure.com left us temporarily speechless, and then clutching for the right words to express our… awe? The top five things that boggled our minds: For grammar nerds who are bothered by the site’s name, the very first sentence at the top of the entire site helpfully explains, “YouAndMeArePure is NOT a […]

Dear Em & Lo
Dear Em & Lo, My Boyfriend Can't Give Me an Orgasm

photo by Brandon Baunach Dear Em & Lo, I have the opposite problem of last week’s advice seeker: My boyfriend is more than willing to go down on me, but I have a very hard time having an orgasm from it. I know it frustrates him that I don’t orgasm every time (or even most […]

Polls
Poll: Is There a Better Term for "Female Ejaculate"?

photo of Old Faithful by Chuck Martin Perhaps one day in the future, saying “female ejaculate” will sound as quaint and old-fashioned as “female chairman” or “female fireman.” But in the meantime, women who squirt are stuck with this awkward modified term. Can you think of something better? Make your suggestions in the comments section […]

Pop Culture
A (For Lack of a Better Word) Refreshing Anti-Rape Campaign

The Tumblr blog Bitter Buffalo said it best: “What’s this? An anti-rape campaign that focuses on preventing rape instead of preventing women leaving the house? Holy crap it’s Christmas.” Read the full post on SUNfiltered

Personal Essays
Confession: I’m a Feminine Feminist

Our contributor Chloë Browne, who’s pursuing an Honors Major in Gender and Sexuality Studies at at Swarthmore College, has a confession to make: A few weeks ago I was at a bar with some friends when a guy started chatting me up. He asked me what my major was, and when I told him I […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Bring Back the Bush

When it comes to pubic grooming, whatever makes you feel sexy and confident is what you should do. But in an age when the majority people feel hair removal is a moral imperative — that you’re skanky and lazy if you don’t — you may feel like you don’t have much choice in the matter. […]

What's Up Doc?
Dear Dr. Vanessa, Am I Experiencing Early Menopause?

photo by me_and_the_sysop Every few weeks, Dr. Vanessa Cullins, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and vice president for medical affairs at Planned Parenthood® Federation of America, will be answering your questions here. To ask her your own question, click here. Dear Dr. Vanessa, I’m 37 and for all my menstrual life I’ve been regular as clockwork, 29 […]